We all made felt crowns with sequins for decoration.
Say what you will, I think he looks adorable in his tie!
I was laughing at myself trying to make him laugh for the camera.
There's my crown.
We had Charlie Parker on the stereo (iTunes which is why the TV is "on").
He seemed surprised but not unpleased each time the girls sounded the noise-makers.
Opening her New Year's cracker.
He looks pretty cute in his tie, too.
Next New Year's will be so fun when Henry can jump in and join in the action as well. He did like watching Anna & Sarah jumping around tonight though.
Sarah wouldn't try the creme brulee because she didn't want to eat dessert that had fire on it. I think she thought it would still be hot.
We ended the night with some dancing.
We needed an excuse to get dressed up so we had a formal hors d'oeuvres party with the kids tonight. The kids liked most of the menu and we all had fun. I think we'll do the same next year and make it a tradition as long as they're into it. Now that there are five of us it really felt like we were having a party! The crackers I bought from Crate & Barrel were lame and didn't come with crowns which is why we had to make our own this year.
Looks like sooo much fun! I love the tie on Henry and on Craig too..... those two pictures would be cute in a little side by side frame....
Happy New Year! You guys know how to make your own fun. Wonderful.